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I Needn‘t Have Worried so Much

EAST MONTPELIER – Owing to the recent development of a relationship with a much younger lady (of only 76), I’ve been traveling every so often to Nahant, Mass., a few miles north of Boston, for visits. Being a bit of a country rube, I’ve been quite aware of the increasing[Read More…]

Closing Lakeview

by Karl Stein Patrick Larson’s February 20 post regarding “Closing Lakeview” stated that “For those wondering, the cost to educate a student at both Woodbury and Hardwick Elementary is in the neighborhood of $15,000/pupil. At Lakeview the cost is $31,317/pupil. Any argument that doesn’t acknowledge equity disparity and affordability is[Read More…]

 Propagating Dogwoods and Willows

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont  Looking for versatile, native shrubs? Look no further than willows (Salix spp.) and dogwood (Cornus spp.). Both species are exceptional landscape plants. They have strong roots that can help secure steep banks and prevent erosion. They grow in tough conditions,[Read More…]

Lady Cats Punch Second Straight Ticket to Barre

by Ken Brown HARDWICK – The top-seeded Hazen Union girls’ basketball team ran their winning streak to 17 straight last week with a dominant win over Oxbow in the quarterfinal round of the Division III state tournament. Senior Caitlyn Davison set the pace early offensively and sophomore Julia des Groseilliers[Read More…]

Public Hearing to Consider Consolidated Communications Merger

by Paul Fixx MONTPELIER – The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a public hearing March 7, at 6:30 p.m., to hear comments and testimony from members of the public about a proposed merger of Consolidated Communications (CNSL) with Condor Holding (Condor). CNSL offers landline telephone service to consumers[Read More…]

Cold Frames Extend the Season

by Andrea Knepper, Extension Master Gardener BOLTON – Cold frames allow for the early planting of spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, carrots and cabbage by protecting them from frost and cold temperatures at the beginning of the season. You can construct a season-extending cold frame for your garden with an[Read More…]

What Might a Lakeview School Closure Mean?

To the editor: I’m writing to express grave concerns about Lakeview School’s operation in our district, especially given recent developments undisclosed before critical decisions. The decision to maintain Lakeview despite severe staff shortages compromises education quality, evident in one teacher covering multiple grades. Moreover, the disproportionate per-pupil expenditure raises fiscal[Read More…]

Eclipse Talk March 13

CRAFTSBURY – Astronomer Douglas Arion will give a talk at the Craftsbury Public Library on March 13, at 6 p.m. on the solar eclipse that will be coming to the area in April. Dr. Arion is the director of Mountains of Stars, a public science outreach and education program; Professor[Read More…]

Pollinator Protection Efforts May Soon Bear Fruit

by Paul Fixx HARDWICK – As Greensboro gets ready to consider a Town Meeting Day article 14, proposed by Jane Hoffman, declaring itself a “pollinator-friendly” community and the Vermont Legislature considers H.706, a bill banning neonicotinoid use in Vermont, local activist Emily Lanxner and Rep. Chip Troiano may be seeing[Read More…]